Welcome back!
We are excited to have already begun the planning for Summer 2022.
Online camper registrations will begin in mid-February.
Our summer rates have increased slightly to reflect our current economy.
Any COVID-19 updates related to Camp Argo available below.
Contact Us and provide your contact info so that we can email you any valuable information as we continue to prepare for a fun summer.
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Until Summer 2021
In response to the many questions & concerns Camp Argo is receiving pertaining to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, please review the information & links below. They will provide important guidance for Camp Argo including waivers, imposed Executive Orders, and resources to support Camp Argo during this time.
Camp Argo is an outdoor, recreational day camp located on 42 acres in Orange, Connecticut where siblings and friends can come together to enjoy the benefits of a summer experience.
Additionally, Camp Argo strives to accomodate campers with different social abilities in a safe, nurturing environment.
You are invited to take a tour of our summer location, the beautiful Camp Cedarcrest, and meet some of our amazing staff.
Contact Us to schedule an appointment this spring.
Camp Argo is a non-profit organization and our mission is to promote and embrace the philosophy that “Everyone can be a HERO!” At Camp Argo we strongly feel that it is important for your child to grow through interactive play, traditional and non-traditional sports, and other creative outlets in a safe learning environment.
Camp Argo believes in empowering campers to dream big, be kind to one another, find their strengths, try their best, and learn to lead by example. To us at Camp Argo, this is the definition of a HERO!
Camp Argo helps each camper realize that the attributes of a true HERO are within all of us! With this in mind, our program is designed to emphasize the HERO-like characteristics that we discover within each other when trying new activities, participating in recreational group games, spending time with our peers, and giving back in the community.
In doing so Camp Argo recognizes the courageous & resilient HEROIC qualities our campers demonstrate and honor them at the end of each day. Also, Camp Argo invites local heroes, community leaders, artists, entertainers, and educators to come speak and work with our campers to give them a full, engaging camp experience.
Camp Argo was named after the heroic story of Jason and the Argonauts, and their quest to retrieve the Golden Fleece. The Golden Fleece was the wool coat of a golden winged ram that was so valuable, the king had it hung on a tree protected by a fierce dragon. It was a feat deemed impossible.
Jason selected a team of HEROES called the Argonauts after the ship they were to set sail on, the Argo. It was to take them on a tremendous adventure where they would face many challenges along the way to retrieve the Golden Fleece. Each of the heroes played significant roles in winning these difficult challenges by using their personal strengths.
Similarly, our campers will also partake in many challenges and adventures throughout the summer. We hope our campers will use their individual talents to succeed in the activities they participate in at Camp Argo and to discover their inner HERO!
Board of Directors:
President: Courtney Nevis
Treasurer: Cathy Ianotta
Secretary: Carson Echeverry
To contact the Board please email info@campargo.org.
Camp Argo
You are welcome to learn more about what Camp Argo has to offer your child this summer.
Camp Argo
An outdoor recreational day camp
from 9am - 4pm welcoming all campers ages 4 - 14 years
located at Camp Cedarcrest in Orange, CT.
Summer 2021 Weekly Sessions
Week Two: June 27-July 1
Week Three: July 4-8
Week Four: July 11-15
Week Five: July 18-22
Week Six: July 25-29
Week Seven: Aug 1-5
Week Eight: Aug 8-12
Rates
$???(1st camper)
$??? (2nd sibling camper)
$??? (3rd sibling or more)
$??? Counselor in Training
$??? Extended School Year
CIT & ESY Options
(14 & 15yrs only)
8:30am-4:30pm
Extended School Year Option
12-4pm M-Th & ALL day Friday 9am-4pm
(those attending Summer School)
Extended Camp
$?? morning or $?? afternoon block
$? each additional sibling ($20 max)
Activities
Inclusion Component
Who, What & Why We Are:
Safety
Outside
Personal
Encourage
Guide
Social
2022 Camper Registrations
Will Begin mid-February
1st
Camper
Per Week
Per Camper
-
Ages
4 - 14 -
9am - 4pm
Monday-Friday
2nd
Camper
Per Week
Per Camper
-
Ages
4 - 14 -
9am - 4pm
Monday-Friday
3rd or more
Campers
Per Week
Per Camper
-
Ages
4 - 14 -
9am - 4pm
Monday-Friday
Counselor in Training
Per Week
Per Camper
-
Ages 14 & 15
(6 spots per wk) -
8:30am-4:30pm
Monday-Friday
ESY
Extended School Year
Per Week
Per Camper
-
Ages 4 - 14
After Summer School -
12-4pm M-Th &
9am-4pm Fri
Extended
Camp
Per Block
-
Ages 4 - 14
Morning or Afternoon -
7:30am - 9am M-F
4pm - 5:30pm M-F
All
Inclusive
Register for all Weeks &
Extended Camp
-
One week of Ext Camp or
either early or late block $0.00
Pay By
Cash or Check
Save Credit Card
Processing Fees
-
Save $10 for each
week & camper
Camper Spots Remaining... as of June 25th
There is currently a waitlist...
Once your child is promoted from the waitlist,
please provide full payment immediately or
the next camper on the list will be promoted.
June 21-25
Jun28-July2
July 5-9
July 12-16
July 19-23
July 26-30
Aug 2-6
Aug 9-13
Camper Registration
Registration must be completed online with Campdocs.
A $100 non-refundable deposit is required to hold your camper's spot.
Full payment is due 8 days prior to your session.
When registering as part of the Inclusion Component please submit
the Inclusion Camper & Parent Input Form via our Contact Us form below.
For full terms and conditions please read the Parent and Camper Consent Form
Offline Forms
Inclusion Camper Parent Input Form
Fill out to the form to keep our Inclusion Supervisors current of your child's needs at camp.
Care 4 Kids Form
Fill out the parent portion of the C4K form and submit it via the Contact Us form below. The camp administration will mail to C4K on your behalf.
2021 Campership Eligibility Packet
Complete application and submit it via the Contact Us form below. Must be received by March 15, 2021 for processing.
2021 Camper Registration Packet (hard copy)
Hard copy is not accepted as registration. Must register via Campdocs.
Camp Staff
At Camp Argo we feel that a big reason why campers will return year after year is in part because of the amazing relationship between themselves and our counseling staff.
We are determined to hire the most incredible individuals that are committed to the physical, mental, emotional, and social development of each camper.
The staff is excited to welcome your camper upon arrival and ensure they feel safe and connected to their group. Their focus will be to encourage your camper to believe in their abilities while learning new skills and having a blast all summer!
Camp Supervisors & Specialists
Jason Nevis
Coach Nevis is personally connected with Camp Argo because his children attend and his two boys are autistic and part of the Inclusion Component at camp. Coach is excited to continue providing wonderful experiences for kids within the community, their siblings, families and friends each summer.
Megan Viento
In her free time, Megan enjoys spending time with her family and friends, exercising, and visiting the beach. During her "free" moments on site, you can find Megan perfecting her box stitch on gimp as tall as she is!
Kim Buser
Kim is so excited to welcome all campers and staff, supervising each camp program, all the while incorporating health & wellness for all at camp. She can't wait to combine her love of camp & being a mom, into creating a fun & safe environment this summer at Camp Argo!
Linda McDonough
This summer, as one of our Camp Inclusion Supervisors, Linda is prepared to bring her passion for inclusion, patience, and creativity to camp. She is especially excited to return because she LOVES working with our amazing crew!
Courtney Nevis
In order to support Camp Argo's belief that everyone can be a HERO, Courtney spends much of her time inviting local heroes, educators, community leaders, and charitable organizations to come speak about their positions in the community. As Board President, Courtney is continually focusing her efforts on fundraising and grant opportunities.
Activity Specialists
Head Counselors
Volunteers
For those that are high school age and older, you may apply as a Volunteer Counselor and the hours worked may satisfy your community service requirements. According to the State of CT Dept of Public Health Youth Camp states that if you are at least 16 years old, you may apply to be a Volunteer Counselor .
A positive attitude and genuine enthusiasm for working with children are vital as a Head Counselor at Camp Argo. This is a great opportunity to build leadership skills while spending the summer outdoors! Patience is critical because our campers are away from home for the day and you may need to calm their nerves and help everyone have a great experience. A Head Counselor at Camp Argo is enthusiastic in the planning, teaching, coordinating and the participation in all of our camp activities.
Our Specialists deliver a safe, fun and appropriate specials program to all campers ages and abilities. They are self motivated, enthusiastic and energetic when engaging with campers. Areas of focus at Camp Argo include Creative Arts, Archery, Canoeing & Fishing.
Camp Argo and our future campers want a professional that is passionate about working with children, is creative, thoughtful, adaptive, and able to be a part of a team! Our Supervisors concentrate primarily on the health & safety of the entire camp program, as well as Camp Activities Schedule, Inclusion Campers & Camper/Staff Wellness.
Job Opportunities
Being a Camp Argo counselor can be one of the most meaningful jobs you will ever have; but it will take some work. To complete our Camp Argo staff, we are seeking members of the surrounding community that enjoy working with children and someone that is prepared to be the primary caregiver for each of our campers.Staff Application
If you would like to apply this summer, please download the Camp Argo Staff Application and return it via the Contact Us form below.
Stay Connected!
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Privacy Policy
This privacy policy discloses the privacy practices for Camp Argo and our website, campargo.org. This privacy policy applies solely to information collected by this web site. It will notify you of the following:
- What personally identifiable information is collected from you through the web site, how it is used and with whom it may be shared.
- What choices are available to you regarding the use of your data.
- The security procedures in place to protect the misuse of your information.
- How you can correct any inaccuracies in the information.
Information Collection, Use, and Sharing
We are the sole owners of the information collected on this site. We only have access to/collect information that you voluntarily give us via email or other direct contact from you. We will not sell or rent this information to anyone. We will use your information to respond to you regarding the reason you contacted us. We will not share your information with any third party outside of our organization other than as necessary to fulfill your request.
Donations
Unless requested otherwise, we may contact donors via mail or email in the future to tell them about our programs or changes to this privacy policy. Unless a donor requests anonymity, names will appear in our annual report. Additionally, sponsors and donors who give to our events may have their names listed in our social media, website, newsletters, event media as well as the annual report.
When a donor uses the PayPal function at our website we only receive the name of the donor, the amount of the donation, the purpose of the donation and the donor’s address so that we can mail the appropriate IRS contribution documentation.
Security
We take precautions to protect your information. When you submit sensitive information via the website, your information is protected both online and offline. Wherever we collect sensitive information, that information is encrypted and transmitted to us in a secure way. You can verify this by looking for a closed lock icon at the bottom of your web browser, or looking for "https" at the beginning of the address of the web page. While we use encryption to protect sensitive information transmitted online, we also protect your information offline. Only employees who need the information to perform a specific job (for example, billing or customer service) are granted access to personally identifiable information. The computers/servers in which we store personally identifiable information are kept in a secure environment.
Links
This web site contains links to other sites. Please be aware that we are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of other sites. We encourage our users to be aware when they leave our site and to read the privacy statements of any other site that collects personally identifiable information.
Updates
Our Privacy Policy may change from time to time and all updates will be posted on this page. If you feel that we are not abiding by this privacy policy, you should contact us immediately via telephone at 203-799-2746 or via email.